HC Deb 26 July 1978 vol 954 cc811-2W
Mr. Woodall

asked the Secretary of State for Employment which nationalised industries currently insert a form of fair wages clause in their contracts.

Mr. Harold Walker

I understand that, as a general practice, the nationalised industries use some form of fair wages clause in their contracts. An inquiry of each industry to check its precise practice could only be undertaken at disproportionate cost.

Mr. Woodall

asked the Secretary of State for Employment which local autho- rities currently insert a form of fair wages clause in their contracts.

Mr. Guy Barnett

I have been asked to reply.

This information could only be obtained at disproportionate cost. However, the model standing orders which, although not mandatory, we recommend to local authorities include one demanding that their contracts contain a clause based on the House of Commons fair wages resolution. This clause is also contained in the standard forms of contract that we advise local authorities to use.